May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

May, when the first signs of early summer can be felt, is the perfect season to enjoy university festivals.

Under the blue sky, campuses are filled with food stalls, live stages, and unique student-led projects, creating a lively atmosphere.

Many university festivals are open to the general public, making it easy for non-students to join—that’s part of the appeal.

In this article, we’ve put together a clear summary of university festival schedules planned for May.

Check out the events that catch your eye and use them as a reference when planning your outings.

May

Fukae Festival | Kobe University (Fukae Campus)Hyogo Prefecture, Sat 5/23 – Sun 5/24

The Fukae Festival is held at Kobe University. Every year, there are many events such as food stalls, comedy live shows, and hands-on boat rides. Popular comedians take the stage at the live shows each year and get the crowd going. There’s also a “Man of the Sea” contest to choose the man who best fits the ocean vibe, and it looks like this year will bring another heated competition. With many other events as well, it’s a highly appealing campus festival.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	5-1-1, Fukae Minami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan
Website	http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/
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Satsukitsuki Festival | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (Koganei Campus)Sun, 5/24, Tokyo

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	2-24-16 Nakamachi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, Tokyo
Website	https://www.tuat-tech-fes.com/
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Itosugi Festival | Japanese Red Cross Toyota College of NursingAichi Prefecture, Fri 5/29–Sat 5/30

http://www.rctoyota.ac.jp

There will be first aid courses featuring special guests unique to a Red Cross nursing university. In addition, there will be stage performances by bands and dance groups, as well as food stalls and other booths. The chance to enjoy hands-on events characteristic of a nursing university—slightly different from those at other universities—while learning is a major attraction.

Schedule	Fri, May 29–Sat, May 30, 2026
place	12-33 Nanamagari, Hakusan-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken
Website	http://www.rctoyota.ac.jp/ja/
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Keishin Dormitory Festival | Juntendo University (Sakura Campus)Chiba Prefecture, Sat 5/30–Sun 5/31

http://www.nurs.juntendo.ac.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place	1-1 Hiraga, Gakuendai, Inzai-shi, Chiba
Website	http://www.nurs.juntendo.ac.jp/
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Takatsuki Campus Festival | Kansai University (Takatsuki Campus)Sunday, 5/31, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp

From the countdown images posted every year on Twitter and the website, you can really feel the enthusiasm of the organizing committee. When people think of Kansai University, they tend to picture the Senriyama campus, but this school festival held at the Takatsuki campus is just as exciting! It’s packed with all kinds of events—be sure to stop by!

Schedule	Sunday, May 31, 2026
place	2-1-1 Reisennji-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu
Website	http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/
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Takatsuki Muse Campus Festival | Kansai University (Takatsuki Muse Campus)Sunday, 5/31, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp

Kansai University’s Takatsuki Muse Campus in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. The Takatsuki Muse Campus Festival is held every June. It’s nice that it takes place during a comfortable season—neither too hot nor too cold. Collaborative performances by the junior high, high school, and university wind bands are frequently held.

Schedule	Sunday, May 31, 2026
place	7-1, Shiraume-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu
Website	http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp
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Spring Shiga University Festival | Shiga University (Hikone Campus)Sun, 5/31 – Shiga Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, May 31, 2026
place	1-1-1 Baba, Hikone-shi, Shiga-ken
Website	https://shidaisai.studio.site/
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In conclusion

May is not only the season of fresh greenery, but also the time when universities enliven the city with their distinctive campus festivals. If you visit a campus that interests you, you’re sure to feel the unique energy and atmosphere of that university firsthand. When planning your outings, be sure to make use of the schedules for university festivals in May.